Amitabha Buddhist Centre

Amitabha Buddhist Centre is the regional college for Buddhist study, meditation and retreat for the South West of England around Bristol. The Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition.

As well as the resident ordained and lay Buddhist practitioners, our wider community includes families, and many others wanting to enjoy a peaceful and meaningful way of life through understanding and practising Buddha's teachings.

We aim to provide an environment in which anyone can come and discover for themselves the techniques of meditation, and the peaceful Buddhist way of life. We run a range of study programmes, from simple introductory classes on how to meditate, to a 12 year Teacher Training Programme. The New Kadampa Tradition is unique among western Buddhist Traditions in being able to offer such a comprehensive presentation of all Buddha's teachings. We also hold a variety of retreats throughout the year.

We also engage in a variety of pujas or chanted meditations. Some are on a daily basis, some weekly some monthly and some annually.

The Centre can occasionally provide accommodation. During courses if meals are served they will be vegetarian.

"We are so used to being stimulated from the outside that we find it difficult to be quiet and enjoy the stillness of our own mind."
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

for classes and courses at the Centre click here

A wishlist

This list has been compiled by some of the great and good of ABC.
If you can fulfil any of these wishes that would be wonderful, just let us know.
Even if you simply join in wishing for these things that will be a tremendous boost and create many good causes to make this beautiful Centre even more beautiful.
Thank you for your good heart

New windows for the main meditation room (to reduce noise)

Display shelves for the Buddha statues in the smaller meditation room

Landscaping and plants to make a beautiful garden for everyone

Roof insulation (so we’re warmer and greener)

Uplighters for the Buddha statues

Improved parking and driveway

We are a charity (Reg. No. 1026683) and rely on the kindness of many people. If you would like to give something to help the Dharma flourish in this area its easy...

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Amitabha is the Buddha of infinite light.
He abides in the Pure Land of Bliss (Sanskrit. Sukhavati). He is the manifestation of the vajra speech of all Buddhas. He has a red -coloured body and is also the Emanation Body aspect of Buddha Amitayus who bestows long life, merit and a special wisdom.